Canada Announces $10 Million in Federal Funding to Pave the Way for EV Adoption
Canada announced it is taking another major step toward a cleaner transportation future. On November 29, 2025, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Natural Resources Canada announced more than $10 million in new federal funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging access and support next-generation EV technologies. The investment is designed to give Canadians confidence on the road, reduce emissions, and strengthen the country’s clean-energy economy.
David Myles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and to the Secretary of State (Nature), made the announcement on behalf of Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson.
The largest portion of the investment, over $9 million, comes through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program and will support projects from Green Economy Canada and New Brunswick Power Corporation to install more than 1,200 EV chargers nationwide. These chargers will appear in workplaces, public spaces, multi-unit residential buildings, and on-street parking, with many located in New Brunswick, Alberta, and Ontario.
Another $1.4 million from the Energy Innovation Program will fund research at the University of New Brunswick, where a team is developing new magnetic materials to reduce EV motor costs and improve performance. This work aims to advance made-in-Canada EV technology and expand the country’s role in clean transportation innovation.
Government officials and project partners emphasized the importance of both infrastructure and research in driving Canada’s transition. Minister Tim Hodgson described the investment as a key step toward building resilient supply chains and a cleaner, more competitive economy. Parliamentary Secretary Myles highlighted that installing more chargers will help Canadians adopt EVs with confidence, while leaders from Green Economy Canada and New Brunswick Power said the funding will help businesses join the transition and ease range anxiety for drivers. The University of New Brunswick praised the support as an opportunity to advance national leadership in EV research.
Canada’s broader climate and EV efforts underscore the significance of this announcement. Transportation represents about 22 percent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, and since 2016 the federal government has directed more than $1.2 billion toward EV charging infrastructure. Over $23.5 million has also been invested in public education and awareness programs, leading to thousands of EV test drives and events that help Canadians understand the benefits of zero-emission transportation. The Energy Innovation Program continues to back research and demonstration projects focused on decarbonizing on-road transportation, particularly in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
With its latest investment, Canada continues to expand charging access while nurturing homegrown innovation, helping drivers, communities, and the economy move steadily toward a zero-emission future.
Leading EV & Clean Energy Companies in Canada: BluWave.ai & Clockwork
BluWave.ai
BluWave.ai is a Canadian artificial intelligence company focused on accelerating the transition to clean, reliable and affordable energy. Its platform uses real-time AI optimization to balance energy demand, renewable generation, and storage across utilities, microgrids, EV fleets, and commercial facilities. By predicting load, solar and wind output, and grid conditions with high accuracy,
BluWave.ai helps customers reduce energy costs, improve resilience, and cut emissions. The company’s technology is increasingly used to support EV charging networks, enabling smarter scheduling, peak-shaving, and integration of renewable power. With a mission to achieve “better energy decisions through AI,” BluWave.ai is becoming a key player in modern grid management and the global shift toward electrification.
Clockwork
Clockwork solves problems that have long held back reliable EV charging. EV charging should feel effortless: drivers arrive, plug in, and power up. But behind the scenes, charge point operators face a maze of disconnected hardware, unreliable software, and constant troubleshooting. Clockwork unifies the entire ecosystem, connecting chargers, networks, utilities, payment systems, and maintenance tools into one real-time platform.
Operators gain full visibility into network performance, eliminating guesswork, reducing lost revenue, and ensuring chargers work on the first try. Built by veterans of clean tech and EV infrastructure, Clockwork automates monitoring, streamlines maintenance, and cuts downtime so operators can stay ahead of issues before drivers ever notice. By bringing clarity and reliability to a chaotic landscape, Clockwork is making seamless, dependable charging the standard and helping drive the future of sustainable transportation.
